What are you worth?
Periodically calculating your net worth -- the value of your assets minus your liabilities -- is the best way to measure and track your financial well-being.
1
ASSETS
2
DEBTS
Stocks and stock funds:
$
Bonds and bond funds:
$
Cash (Savings accounts, CDs, money-market funds):
$
Retirement accounts (401(k), IRAs, SEPs):
$
Variable annuities
$
Value of primary residence:
$
Vacation property / second home:
$
Art, collectibles, jewelry, furnishings:
$
Other:
$
Total assets:
$
Mortgage(s):
$
Home-equity loan:
$
Student loan:
$
Credit cards:
$
Other:
$
Total debts:
$
WHAT'S MY NET WORTH?
$
HOW DO YOU COMPARE?
Breakdown of households by net worth:
Median household net worth: $100,894
Source: Claritas, December 2003 data
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